Women and Gender Equality Canada

Committed to advancing equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada's economic, social, and political life.

Bouchard (Phoenix pay system) class action:

A settlement has been reached in the Bouchard class action against the Government of Canada. Consult the first notification to class members to learn more about the settlement, who’s included in the class action, how to participate in the hearing to approve the settlement, or how to opt out of the class action.

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If you are in an emergency situation, please access 9-1-1 (in Canada) for emergency services in your area. If you are outside the 9-1-1 service area, please access available emergency service in your area.

Services and information

Commemorations and celebrations

Celebrate women’s achievements, our 2SLGBTQI+ communities, the progress Canada has made towards advancing gender equality, and remember the victims and survivors of gender-based violence.

Gender-based Analysis Plus

Learn what Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) is, how it affects you and the role of the Government of Canada in implementing it.

Funding

Explore Women and Gender Equality Canada's funding opportunities and access useful resources as a potential or existing funded organization.

Gender-based violence

Learn about the federal strategy It’s Time: Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-based Violence and access information, resources and research related to gender-based violence.

2SLGBTQI+

Information and resources related to the Government of Canada's work to improve equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities through the promotion of human rights and the development of inclusive federal policies, programs and laws.

Gender equality

Learn about the Government of Canada’s actions to advance gender equality, and build a more prosperous, equitable and inclusive future that works for everyone.